Anxiety takes over

[heypip]

Lately I have lost sleep, upset my husband, and staying in a state of high anxiety. I have a psychiatrist and a counselor but it seems it does not affect my anxiety. I am at a loss.

[Agora1]

heypip Welcome. We might be able to answer some of your concerns through

our own experiences with Anxiety.

I suffered from Anxiety as well as Agoraphobia for many years. I never got that

break in intensity as others have. Every evening I went to bed worried about waking

up to anxiety the next morning and before long it perpetuated into one long continuous

cycle of fear.

Medication and therapy can only do so much. It is good to break that cycle while you

find other methods and tools in working on your issues.

Anxiety reacts to our thoughts . If they are negative and full of "what ifs", the anxiety

continues. The therapist/counselor should be able to help us direct our focus on the

issue at hand. Once that situation is addressed then it's time for us to move forward.

The longer we stay stuck, the harder it becomes. I found in time that Meditation and

Breathing exercises were the "key" to my success in dealing with the fears and

anticipations of what is coming next. I found that what you think is what you get.

Thinking and Meditating in a more positive approach to life can help immensely in

getting back control.

I'm happy you are here with us heypip. Each day can be a learning experience in helping

you go forward. You are never alone. We totally understand and support you. Congrats

on taking your first step forward. xx

[Kelkel00]

what meds are you taking? Maybe they don’t agree with you?

[Chinaadventure]

Good morning, I know exactly how you feel I found the medication light up and down for the past few months and it's pretty struggle. I know I have frustrated my family and frustrated those that around me. If you are not in it making you don't really get it at 100%. Others have said you need to find the right coping mechanism that will be your savior and your resource. I'm meditate, using music and sleep sounds. I'm reading a good book on how to cope, I realize that I needed to change my mind and change my thinking and accept my anxiety and accept that I'm in recovery and face every days over the strong affirmations that you're going to make it through the day. At the end of the day except the small accomplishment and look at them and don't dwell on the negative. We are all here to help we are all here to share our experiences Please reach out if you need any of us stay strong and we will pray for you! ❤️👍💪🙏

[mschloe]

I've had anxiety most of my life & I'm almost 70. I've done a lot of research over the years, & what has finally made a HUGE difference is deep breathing & gratefulness. There are several types of deep breathing & you can google them & find which one is the most comfortable for you. Once you find one, you can do it all throughout the day no matter what you're doing or where you are, & only 5 to 10 minutes are needed each time. Before you get out of bed & before you go to bed are essential as well as anytime your anxiety gets high. For almost 2 weeks now I've had no anxiety in the morning or throughout the day & I feel so much better. Something else that helps is practicing gratefulness. The more you do it the more your brain focuses on good things rather than bad. Again, before bed & before you get up are really good times as well as anytime in the day. Either whisper out loud at least 3 things that you're grateful for that happened that day, although I always do way more than 3. You can also write them down but I prefer to whisper them. They can be anything, such as I'm grateful that I got some sleep, I'm grateful for my family & friends, I'm grateful that the daffodils are blooming & are so pretty, etc. It can be anything no matter how big or small. It doesn't help overnight, but if you keep at it you'll notice a drop in your anxiety. Affirmations are also helpful. Don't give up!!!